1. Processional: A Christmas Roundelay2. Joy To The World3. The Cat And The Mouse Carol4. Gloria In Excelsis from Mass in C Minor, K. 4215. Gesu Bambino6. Ring Out, Ye Crystal Spheres from Hodie7. Los Pastores a Belen8. Silent Night9. Three Dancing Carols10. A Holiday Hoedown for Organ (Deck Them Halls)11. Away In A Manger12. Angels From The Relms of Glory13. Sing Choirs Of Angels (Bonus Track)AMAZONARTIST SITE

Each year, the Christmas concert presented by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square is seen by more than 85,000 people live and by millions more via television broadcast. It is a full-scale production featuring world-class musicians, soloists, dancers, narrators, and music that leaves viewers in awe year after year. This year, the Choir was joined by pop music sensation and platinum recording artist David Archuleta. David's clear and powerful vocals paired with the Choir's classic Christmas sound makes this album a must-have for any Christmas collection.

Not only is the concert an annual event. So, too, is the release of an album and video of the previous year's effort. And this year we get last year's performance featuring American Idol'sDavid Archuleta (somehow we never make it through a year without at least one of those cats releasing something Christmas). David's own holiday album, "Christmas From The Heart", was a 2009 release. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir has a much longer list of holiday releases, naturally. Indeed, for those who favor choir recordings, The MTC is virtually synonymous with the season.

"Glad Christmas Tidings" drops on September 6 and will also be available on DVD and Blu-Ray.

PREviews

I don't know about you, but I want to see that cover art and I want to see that track list before I make my Christmas music purchasing decisions. The earlier the better. That's what we try to do for you here. We'll also try to give you a little background on the artist(s), in case they're new to you.